Here is this weeks College Basketball Big East Power Rankings:
1. Marquette
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: The Marquette Golden Eagles logo shown on a pair of shorts during the Big East Basketball Tournament Semifinals against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Game of the season in the Big East coming up Saturday as they take on UConn.
2. St Johns
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 7: The St. John’s Red Storm uniform logo at Carnesecca Arena on November 7, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images)
Just taking care of business, even without Deivon Smith.
3. UConn
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 10: A view of the Connecticut Huskies logo on their uniform during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Need to get Liam McNeeley back if they want to make another run in March.
4. Creighton
OMAHA, NE- NOVEMBER 06: The Creighton Bluejays logo shown on the floor prior to a college basketball game against the UTRGV Vaqueros at CHI Health Center on November 06, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Fedor Zugic could provide some much-needed depth.
5. Xavier
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 02: A view of the Xavier Musketeers logo on their uniform during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena on March 02, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Going 2-2 against the top 4 in the conference should provide a little confidence for the home stretch.
6. Villanova
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: The Villanova Wildcats logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Providence Friars at Wells Fargo Center on February 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Kyle Neptune might be coaching for his job over the next month.
7. Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI – NOVEMBER 12: The Providence Friars logo shown on the floor prior to a college basketball game against the Hampton Pirates at Amica Mutual Pavillon on November 12, 2024 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Moving Bensley Joseph into the starting 5 has been a great move.
8. Georgetown
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 18: The Georgetown Hoyas logo is shown on the floor before a college basketball game against the Creighton Bluejays at Capital One Arena on December 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Embarrassing loss to Providence, given Ed Cooley’s history.
9. Butler
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 05: The Butler Bulldogs logo on a pair of shorts in position during a college basketball game against the Connecticut Huskies at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 05, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Clearly better than the last two teams but clearly worse than the top 8.
10. DePaul
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: The DePaul Blue Demons logo on the floor before a college basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Wintrust Arena on January 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
If they can keep this roster together, they might be decent next year.
11. Seton Hall
NEWARK, NJ – January 20: The Seton Hall Pirates uniform logo during a game against the Creighton Bluejays at Prudential Center on January 20, 2024 in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images)